New Verticals, New Value Adds and more Fiber are the pillars for market growth. This is the first in a series highlighting MSOs industry focus and its impact on the Tier2/3 markets. The information is based upon studies from Heavy/Light Reading, SCTE, Deloitte, Garner and other industry sources. This article covers how the MSOs are targeting value add service and new verticals as the first phase to leverage fiber expansions and ward off competitors. The next articles will cover the MSOs’ 10G and 5G backhaul plans. Hopefully you’ll find this valuable for 2020 and beyond. They say it’s easier to fight the enemy you know than the one you don’t. With uber competition confronting every industry, companies must invest to fight rivals. It is tough, challenging….yet strangely reassuring to take on familiar opponents. However, focusing on traditional rivals has often blinded companies to the threat from new disruptive competitors.  Cable’s investments are focused on changing the battle with current competitors…

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